Jules Dervaes presents “Urban Gardening as Education”
Industry Panel: ENERGY
Conference Center Room # 107
Friday, December 11, 2009 10:20 a.m.
http://www.green-technology.org/TI-new/

California is setting the pace for a green schools revolution that reflects the state’s commitment to preserving natural resources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The added benefit? Healthy environments that improve faculty morale and student performance.

High performance schools will be the subject of the third annual Green California Schools Summit, the largest green schools conference in the U.S. Taking place at the Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, California on December 9 – 11, 2009, the Summit covers every aspect of building, financing and maintaining green schools. Themed “Bringing Sustainability to a New Generation,” the Summit will bring together leaders in the green schools movement. Through a full range of educational workshops and sessions, networking opportunities and special events, they will share strategies, best practices and results from their green schools programs. The Summit will also feature an expo where hundreds of exhibitors will be available to discuss innovative products and services that can help schools and districts attain their green goals and significant short and long term savings. By popular demand. The Green California Schools Summit & Expo will show you how to green your school or district.

Despite turbulent economic times, funding can be found for school projects, whether from state sources, the private sector or federal stimulus funds. Don’t miss this chance to discover what’s available.

The Summit will also address the role of curriculum in green schools, and the role that schools can play in helping students find a place in the emerging green economy.